NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Had One Word for Angel Reese, WNBA All-Stars
The WNBA All-Star Weekend had everything you'd hope for: flashy plays, record-breaking moments and a whole lot of personality. But amid all the fun, one team in particular caught everyone's attention: Angel Reese and the Team Collier squad.
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From her energy on the court to the way she's quickly becoming a face of the league, Reese showed she belongs on the big stage. And if fans weren't already convinced, a little validation came from NBA royalty. Carmelo Anthony, never one to hand out praise lightly, summed up his thoughts with just one word, and it spoke volumes.
Anthony took to his Instagram stories to issue one word for Reese and her teammates saying, 'congrats.'
Angel Reese made her presence felt once again at the WNBA All-Star Game, suiting up for Team Collier in her second straight appearance and doing exactly what she does best: crash the boards. Coming off the bench, Reese pulled down nine rebounds and chipped in with six points and a couple of assists as her squad rolled past Team Clark, 151-131.
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This isn't new territory for Reese. Last year, she was a standout too, notching a double-double in her All-Star debut. While the spotlight was on teammates Napheesa Collier and Skylar Diggins, both of whom made history with record-setting performances, Reese stayed steady in her role as a rebounding machine.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese.© Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
The fun doesn't stop there, though. Reese and the Sky get back to business soon, facing Collier and the Lynx again on Tuesday. With a nine-game double-double streak under her belt, Reese is locked in and continuing to make waves in just her second season.
Related: Angel Reese Makes WNBA History on Saturday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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